West Sussex · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Bring the chip shop to your event in Woodmancote. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Woodmancote events
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van for events in Woodmancote, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew and volunteer catering and charity fundraisers and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Woodmancote, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Woodmancote (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Woodmancote
Can the van park in Stansted Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Woodmancote too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What affects the price in Woodmancote
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evening events in Woodmancote have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Woodmancote? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Also near Woodmancote
Other occasions in Woodmancote
Perfect for your event in Woodmancote
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Woodmancote and West Sussex:
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
PTAs at schools such as Bourne Community College frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Event catering near Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Woodmancote or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Woodmancote is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Woodmancote Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Stansted Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in PO10, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as South Lane, Duffield Lane and Woodmancote Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Woodmancote, we cover Westbourne (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile south), Lumley (1 mile south-west), Emsworth (2 miles south-west) and Denvilles (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Warblington Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Woodmancote include Westbourne Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stag's Head Public House (0.9 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Woodmancote
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch